How are we clothing ourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience in regards to our political beliefs? Or do theses articles of clothing not fit our politics? Or do we have excuses as to why we clothe ourselves in other things like spin, anger, fear, being right, loyalty to party, division, labels, etc.

Here’s my advice to you – don’t give those other clothes away. Don’t share them with others to put on. The world doesn’t need more of any of those things. Burn those clothes instead.

And when you are done, put on the clothes of compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience. These aren’t easy clothes to wear. They aren’t crappy weak clothes either. In fact, these clothes are longer lasting and have some amazing stain resistance from the dirt, mud, and name calling that trying to dirty them.

Is it weaker to be compassionate or to be selfish?

Is it weaker to be kind or cruel?

Is it weaker to be humble or narcissistic?

Is it weaker to be meek or immodest?

Is it weaker to be patient or impatient?

In each case, it is much more work and much stronger to wear the clothing of the first option. It is a weakness of character to wear the other clothes.

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I believe that God, church, and theology are approachable, enjoyable, and relevant for everyone. I write about this a lot because people need to hear it. So many people feel lost, hopeless, alone, and are searching for identity and meaning.
I'm an ELCA Pastor (Lutheran) who has a background in politics, business, and the non-profit worlds. I take churchy theological ideas and words and communicate them in everyday language that people can understand, in ways that relate, and show that God, church, and theology matter a great deal. Oh, and it doesn't have to be boring either - mostly because it's the best news ever!